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Tax Data Verification for Towns and Cities
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/tax-data-verification-towns-cities-052318.pdfTown of Almond - Tax Collection (2019M-188)
Determine whether the Town Clerk (Clerk) recorded, deposited and remitted real property tax collections in a timely and accurate manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/almond-2019-188.pdfOpinion 90-42
… FEES -- Exemption from (housing authority) -- Liability for (city tax districts) PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY -- Fees … whether a city is liable for a fee for filing a list of properties affected by unpaid tax liens to be foreclosed by actions in rem, pursuant to title 3 of article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-42Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B21-7-11)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2022 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to … the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general fund as of December 31, 2007, December 31, 2008 and December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/08/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b21-7-11County of Rockland – Budget Review (B20-6-13)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/13/county-rockland-budget-review-b20-6-13Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency (JCIDA) – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-70)
… in applications. JCIDA officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the IDA’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2020/10/02/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-jcidaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1142
… or as the result of a correction, should be handled on a case by case basis depending on whether the monies were earned during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1142-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-represented-public-employeesCity of Mount Vernon – Budget Review (B21-6-3)
… evaluation of the City’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The City of Mt. Vernon is … of uncollected taxes and could create a shortfall in 2021. The Comptroller has not prepared a valuation of the … taxes, as required, and has not filed the City’s 2020 or 2021 Constitutional Tax Limit form. The City’s adopted 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/16/city-mount-vernon-budget-review-b21-6-3DiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… outside of New York City. The strongest growth was in Hamilton County at 38.9 percent, followed by Sullivan (18 … The report notes that some large increases, such as in Hamilton County, can be due to technical adjustments made in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows During First Half of 2019
… Local sales tax collections for the first two quarters of 2019 grew … early quarters of 2018, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Rising sales tax collections are very important for New York’s local … Local sales tax collections for the first two quarters of 2019 grew …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slows-during-first-half-2019DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Decline $3.7 Billion in Fiscal Year 2018-19
… latest Division of the Budget (DOB) projections, released in February 2019. “After months of concern over … positive note,” DiNapoli said. “The sharp revenue declines in December and January, however, remind us to take nothing … policies, a strong commitment to building robust reserves in preparation for the next economic slump is essential.” All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-decline-37-billion-fiscal-year-2018-19DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap to Remain at Two Percent
… For the second year in a row, property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2 percent, according … For the second year in a row property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2 percent according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-remain-two-percentDiNapoli: Sales Tax Collections Growth Slowed in First Half of 2015
… growth across New York State slowed to 1.6 percent in the first six months of 2015 from 3 percent growth in 2014 and was considerably lower than the 4.2 percent … six months of 2015, with many counties seeing a decline in their collections. “There has been a general downward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-sales-tax-collections-growth-slowed-first-half-2015DiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… limit,” said DiNapoli. “Although district administrators and school boards have been reluctant to exceed the tax cap, … May 17. Since it is still early in both the school budget and state budget processes, districts can still modify their … the state’s school districts (excluding New York City and the Big Four city school districts) will have about $308 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… economic growth and conservative tax revenue forecasts in recent years,”DiNapoli said. “While the city’s economy is … and the City Council for increasing the city’s reserves in recent years.” Nationwide job growth during the first half … any year since 2010. The U.S. economy grew by 2.6 percent in 2015, but most economists expect growth to slow to less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Remain Above Budget Division Projections Through Mid-Year
… estimates from the Division of Budget (DOB), according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State … million above DOB’s financial plan projections. Year-to-date consumption and use tax collections totaled $11.9 … higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher Medicaid costs. All Funds spending through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-remain-above-budget-division-projections-through-mid-yearNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform
… "Both houses of Congress are fighting to enact sweeping tax changes … Both houses of Congress are fighting to enact sweeping tax changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reformDiNapoli: As State Tax Check-Off Options Increase, Spending Lags for Most
… 24.9% of the total, followed by Breast Cancer Research and Education (8.9%) and Food Banks (7.9%). While the number of check-offs has … Of these, only the funds for Breast Cancer Research and Education and Alzheimer's Disease Support Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-state-tax-check-off-options-increase-spending-lags-mostDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… provided $660 million in net tax exemptions in 2013, up $105 million from 2012 but estimated job gains were nearly … IDAs provided $660 million in net tax exemptions in 2013 up $105 million from 2012 but estimated job gains were nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… time, she stole $86,389 in tax payments to pay for her online shopping, groceries and car payments. She pleaded … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000